Next City

AUGUST 8, 2022

Walking with residents of High Point, North Carolina as they explore the city's desolate downtown — a place made for "other eyes at other times.

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Summer Camp Programming

AUGUST 10, 2022

SHOW NOTES Chris is busy wrapping up camp as we head to the end of the season. So, Curt has decided to replay an edited episode from his old podcast Rec Heads and Camp Nerds where he and Patti McDonald interview the amazing Jeff Bradshaw of Camp Wenonah. This is a GREAT episode for any […]. The post SCP 166: Running an Alumni Program with Jeff Bradshaw appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Homeroom

AUGUST 10, 2022

By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” Universities and higher education institutions nationwide provide academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 10, 2022

While ESG is likely to evolve both in substance and name in the coming years, its underlying impulse is here to say. Here’s how companies can take a more systematic and rewarding approach to ESG.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Our national parks are not immune to disasters.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure continue to proliferate, state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) government agencies must plan for the future while also addressing existing infrastructure security challenges. That means everything from ensuring operational technology (OT) is readily upgradeable and interoperable to coordinating information sharing across the public and private sectors.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 9, 2022

Business building is increasingly important for company resilience, and CEOs are uniquely suited for the job. Here are five tasks that CEOs can undertake to build successful new businesses.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 8, 2022

Water utilities are struggling with water loss, aging systems and rising maintenance costs across the country. Bill Eller, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HomeServe, recently interviewed Carolyn Berndt, National League of Cities Legislative Director of Sustainability, about the unique challenges facing water utilities. “Water loss is an inefficiency in the system, and, beyond […] Source.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

Over the past few years, collaborative technology that supports communication efforts across industries has been a must. This is especially true for state and local governments, law enforcement and public safety professionals. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the release of $62.5 million to help counties upgrade the wireless technology that first responders and public safety officials use to communicate.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 11, 2022

Stuart Jubb, Group Managing Director at Crossword Cybersecurity, outlines the need for a more strategic and collaborative approach to maintain visibility of supply chain attack threats. The risk of supply chain cyber-attacks is escalating. Over one-third, (39%) of businesses reported cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months according to the UK government’s recent Cyber Security Breach Survey , and this was even higher among medium (65%) and large businesses (64%).

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

Players are adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape by using a range of partnership models—beyond M&A—to create value. Anticipating and avoiding five common mistakes can be key for success.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 10, 2022

While interpersonal conflict can seem like an unavoidable fact of office life, your approach to it is ultimately what determines how it affects both you and those around you. By acting in a mature and reasonable manner, you can turn disagreements into opportunities for learning and personal growth. Take a look at these four tips for managing conflict in a professional manner, and think about how you can best incorporate them to help foster a friendly, tension-free office environment. 1.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2022

Along with the promise to completely transform the digital landscape, 5G — the fifth-generation standard for broadband cellular networks — will bring changes to cybersecurity practices and protection as well. 5G download speeds are expected to be 100 times faster than currently possible with 4G. Higher bandwidth will allow more devices to be connected (an estimated 29 billion by 2030, up from 8.6 billion in 2019).

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

What is keeping you from using the power of social media?

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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 8, 2022

Because of digital and sustainability trends, R&D organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape. Developing the necessary organizational structures and capabilities is urgent.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 9, 2022

Whether you’ve had a morning full of meetings or experienced an afternoon slump, you’ve probably found yourself drained at some point of the day and in desperate need of a break. Here are seven tips for recharging during your break. 1. Meditate. Meditating is a lot simpler than you think. The point of meditation is to carve out space between a stimulus and a response.

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OpenGov

AUGUST 8, 2022

Permanent Government Change: What’s Behind the Driving Forces and How to Welcome It August 8, 2022 – OpenGov The Perfect Storm Government agencies are facing a perfect storm of both challenges and opportunities that are transforming how they work and serve the public, including: Once-in-a-generation federal funding to help state, local, special, and school district […].

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. On June 27, 2022 - California Department of Justice launched a new Firearms Dashboard Portal with altruistic intentions to “improve transparency and information sharing for firearms-related data” and “balance its duties to provide gun violence and firearms data to support research efforts while protecting the personal identifying information in the data the Department collects and maintains ”.

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 10, 2022

The co-founder and co-CEO of a new think tank, the Institute for Progress, talks about its mission to accelerate scientific, technological, and industrial progress while safeguarding the future of humanity.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Waves of Americans began leaving their jobs last year in the midst of the “Great Resignation,” and local government workers were among those who left or considered leaving. Many local government employees were fatigued by the pandemic and sought better pay and benefits. In the past two years, more people left their jobs in state and local government than ever before, leaving many agencies understaffed and without qualified replacements, according to the Rockefeller Institute of Government.

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Careers in Government

AUGUST 10, 2022

The movement towards a remote workplace as a normative work situation is not just a corporate work phenomenon. The post Five Reasons Why Government Agencies Should Promote Remote Work appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 11, 2022

Each of us knows to closely guard our Social Security numbers, credit card accounts, fingerprints, phone numbers, health records and other personal information. But within government agencies — which aggregate vast troves of our personally identifiable information (PII) — the management of our private data can be confused, outmoded and insecure, making it tough for agencies to comply with security mandates and exposing each of us to financial and other calamities.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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GCN

AUGUST 10, 2022

The CHIPS and Science Act authorized $10 billion for the hubs, in an effort to expand tech jobs and manufacturing beyond the country’s traditional innovation powerhouses.

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Careers in Government

AUGUST 10, 2022

People often overlook government employers when looking for a job. It offers a whole host of opportunities they don't know about. The post Top 8 Reasons to Work for the Government appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Ringer has an excellent article, " The Baseball Stadium That “Forever Changed” Professional Sports ," assessing the contribution of Camden Yards--a throwback designed baseball stadium which opened in 1992--to baseball, other professional sports, and cities. Camden Yards in 2003. Getty Images photo. It makes excellent points: -- that the throwback "design" hasn't been a special success economically (although I prefer it myself) or in terms of revitalization -- but it has helped to draw teams

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 9, 2022

Sellers typically control what retail marketplaces charge for their products, but retailers have options to keep pricing competitive—and customers loyal.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

For long-term housing following a disaster, HUD CDBG-DR is the answer.

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Housing 113

Careers in Government

AUGUST 8, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis triggered profound changes in workforce management as well as the working lives and plans of workers in every sector. The post Where Have All the Workers Gone? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GCN

AUGUST 9, 2022

Utah’s Division of Technology Services pushed 25% of its applications to the cloud and moved 2,000 servers, the state network, databases and a mainframe from a soon-to-be demolished building into a new facility with a faster network, new equipment and environmental monitoring.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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